Cory Sandhagen faced a considerable challenge during his recent fight at UFC on ESPN 50, but still managed to secure a victory despite dealing with a significant injury. In a short-notice catchweight matchup, Sandhagen fought against Rob Font and achieved a unanimous decision victory. He later revealed that he had suffered a fully torn tricep in the first round of the fight, which severely limited his ability to punch or elbow with the affected arm.
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Sandhagen’s Injury and Recovery
Sandhagen shared the news of his injury on his Instagram account, stating, “Fully torn tricep in Round 1. Wasn’t able to punch or elbow with that arm without pain and it feeling like s—t. Did what I had to do to win that night.” He went on to say that he would be undergoing surgery for the injury, with the expectation of making a quick recovery and returning to the sport soon. As a result of the injury, Sandhagen received a six-month suspension from the Tennessee Athletic Commission.
Other UFC on ESPN 50 Medical Suspensions
In addition to Sandhagen, two other fighters from the UFC on ESPN 50 event are facing potential six-month suspensions: Gavin Tucker and Ode Osbourne. The nature of the majority of the medical suspensions from the event was not specified. Other fighters who received suspensions include Rob Font, Tatiana Suarez, Jessica Andrade, Dustin Jacoby, and more. Suspensions ranged from just 7 days to 180 days, with varying periods of no contact for the fighters depending on the severity of their injuries or concerns.
Overall, the UFC on ESPN 50 event showcased the determination and resilience of fighters like Cory Sandhagen, who pushed through significant injuries to achieve victory in the octagon. As these athletes recover and serve their medical suspensions, fans can look forward to their eventual return to competition and future bouts.